Luxury 7-Day Norway Road Trip from Stavanger to Kristiansand, Oslo, and Grimstad

Your luxury holiday in Norway begins as soon as you reach the city of Stavanger. There, you’ll pick up the luxury rental vehicle of your choice and hit the roads!

The first destination of your luxury vacation in Norway is Stavanger - a city with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Stavanger.

Start your sightseeing in the city with a visit to the fantastic Gamle Stavanger. This neighborhood is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Stavanger, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,048 visitors.

Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in Stavanger. We have picked out three of the most exclusive luxury lodging and hotel options for you to choose from.

Exploring new places can make you hungry. When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend trying one of the finest restaurants in Stavanger.

For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at Phileas Fogg. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 962 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of Stavanger.

If you feel like having something slightly different, check out Noodle Noodle. This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city. Considering its average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 629 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.

The Irishman is another restaurant you could book a table at tonight. This fantastic restaurant is often recommended by both travelers and locals in Stavanger, and has an impressive average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 534 customers.

As your day in Stavanger is coming to an end retreat to a bar where you can celebrate the start of your exciting luxury holiday in Norway.

Make your way to Døgnvill Burger Stavanger. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,386 customers.

Or, why not continue your evening at Cardinal Pub, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars among 1,300 guests.

Another bar where you can have a great time tonight is Bøker og Børst. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,080 customers.

Raise a toast to the start of your 7-day luxury vacation in Norway and look forward to more fantastic days to come!

On day 2 of your luxury road trip holiday in Norway you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Stavanger and the city of Kristiansand. You’ll stay in Kristiansand for 1 night.

Your day starts in Stavanger. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing Fargegaten your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,245 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this top-tier point of interest and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Norwegian Petroleum Museum. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,021 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this industry museum and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Stavanger Cathedral. This cultural property has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,370 visitors.

When you’re finished at the monument, the perfect next stop is the popular Sverd i fjell. This spectacular monument and attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 6,312 reviews.

Make the most of your day in Stavanger by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Norway to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Norway. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Stavanger today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Kristiansand, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Mother India, one of the best restaurants in Kristiansand. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,412 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Bønder i Byen as one of their top choices in the city. Bønder i Byen is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 624 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Kristiansand is Bellini. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 513 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Håndverkeren Restaurant & Pub is one of the best bars you can visit in Kristiansand tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 946 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Patricks Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 856 customers.

Alternatively, try Bakgården Bar. Bakgården Bar is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 591 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Norway! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

On day 3 of your luxury road trip holiday in Norway you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Drammen and the city of Oslo. You’ll stay in Oslo for 2 nights.

Your day starts in Drammen. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing Torgeir Vrass Plass your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 19 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this top-tier point of interest and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Ypsilon Bridge. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 650 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this top-tier point of interest and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Drammen park. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 914 visitors.

When you’re finished at the road tunnel, the perfect next stop is the popular Drammen Spiral. This spectacular road tunnel and attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,347 reviews.

Make the most of your day in Drammen by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Norway to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Norway. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Drammen today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Oslo, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Maaemo, one of the best restaurants in Oslo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 534 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Den Glade Gris as one of their top choices in the city. Den Glade Gris is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,482 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Oslo is Crow Bar & Brewery. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,682 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Mamma Pizza is one of the best bars you can visit in Oslo tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,249 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Café Sara. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,384 customers.

Alternatively, try HIMKOK Storgata Destilleri. HIMKOK Storgata Destilleri is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,310 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Norway! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

On day 4 of your luxury holiday, you’ll get the opportunity to experience the spectacular city of Oslo. You’ll stay in Oslo for 1 night, which gives you enough time to discover some of the most amazing things to see and do in the city. Start your morning with a hearty breakfast and get ready for an entire day of enjoying Oslo to the fullest.

Today you will have the opportunity to visit multiple popular travel destinations in Oslo. Begin your sightseeing with a visit to the outstanding Holmenkollbakken. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,312 visitors.

When you’re finished at Holmenkollbakken, make a stop at the wonderful Fram Museum. This incredible attraction is a museum, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,618 visitors.

Next up, make your way to one of the best places to see according to travelers in Oslo, the extraordinary Akershus Fortress. This castle is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,463 visitors.

As the day moves along, another attraction you will probably want to visit is the incredible Oslo Opera House. Up to 22,690 visitors have rated this opera house an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you’re up for one last attraction today, check out the popular Botanical Garden in Oslo.

Tonight you will stay at one of the best luxury hotels in Oslo. We have selected the perfect options for you to have the loveliest experience in Oslo.

Treat yourself to an overnight stay at the wonderful Thon Hotel Astoria, a highly recommended 3-star hotel in the city. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 4,084 guests and guarantees you a pleasant break from your self-drive luxury vacation.

Another excellent luxury accommodation alternative in Oslo is the fantastic Clarion Hotel Oslo. This 4-star hotel is the ultimate place to lay back and treat yourself to some well-deserved downtime after a busy day exploring. Clarion Hotel Oslo is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,290 guests.

Alternatively, check in at the outstanding Hotel Bristol. This 5-star hotel is warmly recommended by previous guest and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,074 reviews to prove it. Get cozy and rest before it’s yet again time to hit the roads.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best luxury hotel alternatives if these are not available.

After a long day of exploring, it’s time for indulging in some food. Make a reservation at one of the best restaurants in Oslo.

We recommend you eat at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like the fantastic Frognerseteren. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,517 customers.

Alternatively, check out the menu at Grefsenkollen restaurant. Considered one of the best restaurants in Oslo, it has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,819 customers.

If you’re curious about more of the best restaurants in Oslo, Døgnvill Burger Vulkan is one to check out. Døgnvill Burger Vulkan is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,641 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Oslo.

Many locals go to Crow Bar & Brewery to have a good time. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,682 customers.

If you feel like going somewhere else, another popular option in the city is Dinner Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,393 customers.

The Dubliner Folk Pub is another great option in Oslo. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,530 customers.

Enjoy an amazing evening in Oslo, and get ready for more fantastic days to come of your luxury vacation in Norway!

On day 5 of your luxury road trip holiday in Norway you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Oslo and the city of Grimstad. You’ll stay in Grimstad for 1 night.

Your day starts in Oslo. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing The Royal Palace your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,710 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this must-see tourist destination and attraction before you head there.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Frognerparken. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,403 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this top-tier point of interest and attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding The Vigeland Park. This museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,319 visitors.

When you’re finished at the cultural property, the perfect next stop is the popular Viking Ship Museum. This spectacular cultural property and attraction is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 12,406 reviews. Viking Ship Museum attracts about 538,037 visitors annually.

Make the most of your day in Oslo by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Norway to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Norway. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Oslo today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Grimstad, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Smag & Behag AS, one of the best restaurants in Grimstad. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 447 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Herlighed as one of their top choices in the city. Herlighed is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 336 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Grimstad is Yuan restaurantdrift AS. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 190 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

Smaue Bar is one of the best bars you can visit in Grimstad tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 111 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Norway! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

On day 6 of your luxury road trip holiday in Norway you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Flekkefjord and the city of Stavanger. You’ll stay in Stavanger for 1 night.

Your day starts in Flekkefjord. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.

Make the amazing Flekkefjord Line your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 596 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction before you head there.

Make the most of your day in Flekkefjord by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Norway to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Norway. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Flekkefjord today.

By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Stavanger, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Eg & Du, one of the best restaurants in Stavanger. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 303 customers.

If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Italo AS as one of their top choices in the city. Italo AS is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 245 customers.

Another restaurant you could try in Stavanger is Fisketorget Stavanger. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,450 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.

CIRKUS is one of the best bars you can visit in Stavanger tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 838 customers.

You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like The Irishman. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 534 customers.

Alternatively, try Clarion Hotel Energy. Clarion Hotel Energy is the perfect place to get to know some locals in the city. This top-recommended bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,951 customers.

Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Norway! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.

Today is the last day of your 7-day luxury holiday in Norway and it’s soon time to start your journey home. This is your chance to get one last glimpse of Stavanger before saying goodbye.

Catch a later flight to enjoy some extra time for exploring. If you have a late departure, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Make the most of what’s left of your luxury vacation in Norway by heading out to the stunning Sørmarka. This extraordinary park and attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 884 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in Stavanger.

Don’t end your vacation hungry. For one last meal in the city of Stavanger, check out the menu at Villa 22 Trattoria & Bar. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,470 customers.

Alternatively, another recommendation is Pasha Stavanger. This restaurant is a popular choice among travelers as well as locals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 987 customers.

If you prefer something slightly different, try På Kornet. This restaurant will not let you walk out hungry. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 568 customers, it is truly one of the best in the city.

You will then say farewell to Stavanger and begin your journey home. We wish you safe travels and a warm welcome home, with unforgettable memories and incredible photos from your luxury holiday in Norway in your luggage!